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Fairey Battle Mk I

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1939-SEP 1940, London, Hangar Five, London, Hangar Five, 1990/0691/A

This Battle served with Coastal Command in Iceland for a brief period from August 1940 before crashing in bad weather. Its two crew members were injured but were able to reach safety after a two-day walk which included crossing three rivers.

Side view of Battle, showing green and brown upper surfaces and a black under surface., © RAF Museum/Iain Duncan / RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Rolls-Royce Merlin XX

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1942, London, Hangar Five, X001-2544

Although it was famous for powering Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Merlin was also used to power many bomber aircraft. The Merlin XX, fitted to the much larger Halifaxes and Lancasters, had a two-speed supercharger which improved performance at high altitude.

Engine on four-legged stand, RAF Museum / Iain Duncan

Austin K2 Ambulance

Aircraft & Exhibits, 1945-1980, London, Hangar Five, 80/V/782

The Austin K2 Ambulance was used by all Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. It was a familiar sight at airfields, where aircrew returning from operations were often in need of urgent medical care.

Truck in camouflage paint scheme with white circle, and red cross, on side, RAF Museum/Iain Duncan